The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-03-12
The Death of Charlie stoll.

CHARLES J. II. SIoLL, aged Is years month and
days died at New Windsor College. Carroll county,
Nd. on Sunday, February a. 1857, of acute oonges
ton of the lungs His illness was very brief ON
the Friday before his death he seemed TO be per-
fectly well, On that night he complained to his
roommate that his hands felt numb, but that IL
would soon pass of. On Saturday morning he did
not appear at the breakfast table, and Mrs. Jelly
went Immediately to his room and had him removed
TO the intrmary and for the resident physician
AMER he discovered he was seriously ill., spent uch
time with him until he died. Charlie was especially
fond of Mrs Jelly. and desired her % be with him
constantly. She. thefefoFe, transferred her duties
TO others and cared for him as If he had been her
own chid-spent the whole night with him, and was
with him when he died. DR.. Jelly made every effort
to get telephone communication with ms parents az
Sabbath day, the offices were closed The telegraph
resorted to, but. there being nc once in Brook
Ign. the message was not delivered until seboaIh
night at an hour too late 20 catch the last train on
the Western Maryland Road.
This is the first death that has ever occurred in
Dr. Jelly's college family and, Charlie being a gen
eral ayorite, the greatest possible sympathy with
the bereaved was called forth from Faculty and stu
taker Armstrong arrived. In the meantime Mr.. c.
r. Bale, of New Windsor. took charge. and conduct
ed the funeral in manner emineutly satisfactory
to all concerned A brief funeral service was con-
Quoted in the college parlors at o'clock in which
suitable scripture selections were read by President
Jelly. who also made brief aud feeling address in
which he referred to Charles truthfulnesS honesty
industry gentleness kindness morality and religion
emphasizing his love for the Bible and his Saviour.
quartette 1--WE Shall sleep. But Not Forever" was
then rendered in a very affecting manner. wreath
of flowers encircling the word Love, contribution
from Charles companions. was laid upon the cas-
ket which at o'clock was placed in the hearse by
the student pall-bearers-John McMichael. James
Crome, Ira ]. McCurdy, F. o. Mitchell. W. W. Brad
ford II. B. Fitzhugh, i. J. Robinson and John Ham,
mond. The remains were taken the 2.1S p. m
train to the residence of his father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs Herman Stoll at Brooklyn, Anne Arundel
county, where O funeral service was held on We'd
asstiaY, March End, and was very largely attended
By special request the sermon was preached by Rev
DR.. Jelly, President of the college where this muoh
loved boy was an honoFed student. The Sunday
school and day school in Brooklyn which Charlie
propriaie hymns Many gifts Of flowers from many
friends were laid upon thepure white easket, among
the rest two beautiful designs, cross and anchor
from the Faculty and students of New Windsor Col
lege At four O'Clock his remains were deposited in
a vault at Cedar Hill Cemetery, but his name and
instructors and fellow students, as well as in the
bosems OF his loving Kindred.
The following resolutions were adopted by the
College Christian Association, Of which no was an
active memheyi
Charles Stolli and
WHEREAS The Intimate relation held by him with
the members of this Society makes II fitting that we
record our appreciation of him; therefore,
Resolved That by purity of life and conversation
by kindness of spirit and grace of conduct, he has
won our love and inspired nohler views OF life.
Res0lued That the sudden removal of such broth.
er is o grieYops loss, and leaves vacancy and
shadow that will be deeply realized by all members
Of this Society,
afioted relatives and friends of the deceased, we
express our earnest hope that even so great be-
reavement may be overruled for their highest good
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